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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes will part ways at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, the Brackley-based outfit has
Hamilton and Mercedes have been in contract extension talks throughout 2023, ultimately agreeing on a two-year extension. However, Hamilton has now activated a clause that allows him to end the contract early. He will race for the Scuderia in 2025, ending his 11-year relationship with Mercedes. Toto Wolff, the Team Principal & CEO of Mercedes, acknowledged that their partnership would come to an end at some point and expressed excitement about future opportunities. Hamilton, while grateful for his time with Mercedes, stated that it was the right time for him to take on a new challenge and expressed commitment to delivering a strong performance in his last year with Mercedes.
